Each July the Evian Resort Golf Club, perched on the slopes above Evian-les-Bains on the French shore of Lake Geneva, hosts the Amundi Evian Championship — the fifth and only European major of the LPGA season. In 2026 the tournament runs from Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 July, drawing the women's game's leading players and a quietly international gallery to a course that drops toward the water with the Swiss Alps filling the far horizon.
For guests arriving from Geneva, Lausanne or further afield, the appeal is the setting as much as the sport: a major championship framed by lake and mountains, paired with the spa town that gave the still water its name. This guide covers how to reach Evian in comfort — by road from Geneva, or by the CGN lake crossing from Lausanne — with indicative vehicles and fares, and a note on the cross-border practicalities.
The 2026 championship at a glance
The Amundi Evian Championship is one of five majors on the LPGA Tour and the only one staged in continental Europe. It is played over the par-71 Evian Resort Golf Club course, redesigned to flow down the hillside toward the lake, which makes it as much a viewing occasion as a sporting one.
Dates, venue and the broad rhythm of the week below are confirmed for 2026; tee times, the practice-day schedule and hospitality details are published by the organisers closer to the event and should be checked against the official programme.
| Detail | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Event | The Amundi Evian Championship (LPGA major) |
| Dates | Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 July 2026 |
| Venue | Evian Resort Golf Club, Evian-les-Bains, France |
| Setting | Southern (French) shore of Lake Geneva |
| From Geneva | approx. 50 km, cross-border (CH to FR) |
Where Evian sits — and why the approach matters
Evian-les-Bains lies on the French side of Lake Geneva, almost directly opposite Lausanne. From Geneva it is roughly 50 km by road along the southern shore, a drive of about an hour in normal conditions and longer on tournament days, when the lakeside route through Thonon-les-Bains carries extra traffic.
The crossing from Switzerland into France is a Schengen internal border, so there are no routine passport formalities — but it remains an international frontier. Carry valid identity documents, and if you are travelling on a non-Schengen passport check your own entry requirements in advance. We plan transfer timing with the border and the event-week traffic in mind rather than the map's optimistic estimate.
Arriving from Geneva by road
The most direct option is a private transfer from Geneva — the airport, the city, or a lakeside hotel — straight to the Evian Resort. The route follows the French shore through Thonon-les-Bains; we recommend allowing generous margin on Thursday through Sunday, as the final round in particular draws the largest crowds.
For guests landing at Geneva Airport for the championship, a chauffeur waiting airside removes the friction of a cross-border drive after a flight. The fares below are grid estimates for the Geneva-to-Evian leg and the local Evian sector; all are an estimate to confirm against your exact pick-up, timing and waiting requirements.
| Sector | Vehicle | Estimate (to confirm) |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva to Evian (approx. 50 km, one way) | E-Class (1-3) | approx. CHF 175 |
| Geneva to Evian (approx. 50 km, one way) | S-Class (1-3) | approx. CHF 225 |
| Geneva to Evian (approx. 50 km, one way) | V-Class (up to 7) | approx. CHF 225 |
| Geneva to Evian (approx. 50 km, one way) | Sprinter (group) | approx. CHF 300 |
| Local around Evian (up to 25 km) | E-Class / S-Class | from CHF 140 / CHF 180 |
The scenic alternative — crossing the lake from Lausanne
For guests based on the Swiss shore, the CGN lake crossing turns the journey into part of the occasion. The CGN line N1 links Lausanne-Ouchy with Evian-les-Bains across the water in around 35 minutes, running year-round with frequent daily sailings — a calm, scenic arrival with the Alps ahead rather than a road around the lake.
A natural arrangement: a chauffeur collects you in Lausanne and delivers you to the Ouchy embarkation point, then a second car meets the boat on the Evian side for the short final leg up to the resort. We coordinate both ends to the sailing time so there is no waiting at the quay. Boat tickets are booked directly through CGN; the transfer estimates below cover the road legs only.
| Leg | Vehicle | Estimate (to confirm) |
|---|---|---|
| Lausanne to Ouchy quay (local, up to 25 km) | S-Class (1-3) | from CHF 180 |
| Lausanne to Ouchy quay (local, up to 25 km) | V-Class (up to 7) | from CHF 160 |
| CGN crossing Ouchy to Evian (approx. 35 min) | Passenger ferry (CGN) | tickets via CGN |
| Evian quay to resort (local, up to 25 km) | S-Class / V-Class | from CHF 180 / CHF 160 |
Vehicles for the week
The right car depends on party size and luggage. Couples and pairs travel well in an E-Class or S-Class; small groups and families take the V-Class; and full parties — or anyone moving golf bags as well as guests — are best served by a Sprinter. Every transfer is private, never shared.
Indicative grid rates below; the cross-border Geneva-Evian run and any hourly hire over the championship days are quoted as an estimate to confirm once your schedule is fixed.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Local (<=25 km) | Per km | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Class | 1-3 guests | from CHF 140 | CHF 3.5 | CHF 100 |
| S-Class | 1-3 guests | from CHF 180 | CHF 4.5 | CHF 140 |
| V-Class | up to 7 guests | from CHF 160 | CHF 4.5 | CHF 130 |
| Sprinter | group / luggage | from CHF 350 | CHF 6.0 | CHF 180 |
Golf, then the waters — making a weekend of it
Evian is unusual among major venues in pairing championship golf with a genuine spa town. The same hillside that holds the course is known for its thermal heritage, and many guests build the championship into a longer lakeside stay rather than a single day at the course.
A chauffeur on call for the week lets you move between the resort, the town, lakeside dinners and the spa without rearranging your day around parking or the post-round exodus. Hourly hire suits this rhythm: the car waits while you watch the closing holes, then takes you on to dinner.
- Half- or full-day hourly hire for course, town and spa, with the car standing by
- Evening transfers for dinners along the French and Swiss shores
- Cross-border runs back to Geneva or Lausanne timed to flights or onward travel
- Discreet handling of luggage and golf equipment between hotel, quay and course
Where to stay
Two approaches work well. Staying on the French shore puts you minutes from the course: the Hotel Royal at Evian Resort is the landmark address above the lake, a grand belle-epoque house set in its own park — a suggested option, and a fitting base for the championship rather than any partner of ours.
Alternatively, base yourself on the Swiss shore in Lausanne or Geneva and cross for the golf — the lake crossing makes this practical, and it keeps you close to Swiss dining and onward rail or air connections. Either way we hold the transfers together around your tee-time and sailing schedule.
Discretion and timing
A major championship concentrates a great many arrivals into a few hours, and the course sits at the top of a town with limited approach roads. The value of a private chauffeur on these days is less about speed than about certainty: a known car, a driver who has scouted the access and the border, and a plan that absorbs the inevitable tournament-day congestion.
We keep the service quiet and the logistics invisible — the point is that you arrive composed, watch the golf, and leave on your own terms. Share your dates, party size and arrival point and we will return a clear plan with fares confirmed against your itinerary.
Frequently asked questions
The 2026 championship runs from Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 July, at the Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains on the French shore of Lake Geneva. Practice days precede the four competition rounds; check the official programme for tee times and the practice schedule.
Evian-les-Bains is roughly 50 km from Geneva along the southern shore of the lake, about an hour by road in normal conditions. It is in France, so the transfer crosses the Switzerland-France frontier. This is a Schengen internal border with no routine passport checks, but you should carry valid identity documents.
Yes. The CGN line N1 links Lausanne-Ouchy with Evian-les-Bains in about 35 minutes, running year-round with frequent sailings. We can collect you in Lausanne, deliver you to the Ouchy quay, and have a second car meet the boat on the Evian side. Boat tickets are booked directly through CGN.
As a grid estimate, the Geneva-to-Evian leg is around CHF 175 in an E-Class, CHF 225 in an S-Class or V-Class, and about CHF 300 in a Sprinter, one way. These are estimates to confirm against your exact pick-up point, timing and waiting requirements, and the cross-border routing.
Yes. Hourly hire works well for the championship: the car waits while you watch the golf, then takes you on to the town, a lakeside dinner or the spa. Indicative hourly rates run from CHF 100 (E-Class) to CHF 180 (Sprinter); we confirm the day rate once your schedule is set.
Yes. For guests bringing their own clubs, the V-Class or a Sprinter gives room for both passengers and golf bags. Tell us the party size and the number of bags when you enquire and we will recommend the right vehicle.